Southeastern Taurus

Mountains Mountainous region of Turkey, part of the Taurus range

A segment of Turkey’s Taurus Mountains, the Southeastern Taurus comprises limestone ridges, high plateaus and traditional mountain villages. Trekkers and archaeologists use its routes to reach ancient sites and pastoral landscapes.

Best Time to Visit Southeastern Taurus #

Overview: a section of the Taurus mountain chain in southern Turkey, geologically rugged and historically crossed by ancient routes. Best visited between late spring and early autumn when passes are accessible.

Spring

March-May · 10-20°C

Wildflowers and melting snow feed mountain streams; trails become muddier but views clear.

Summer

June-August · 18-30°C

Warm days on lower slopes, storms in the afternoons and the best window for long treks.

Autumn

September-November · 5-20°C

Crisp air and golden slopes; shepherding and transhumance rhythms become visible again.

Weather & Climate near Southeastern Taurus #

Climate

Southeastern Taurus's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (622 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-22°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-11° – -4°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -3°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 2°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 15°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

6° – 20°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 25°

37%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 25°

35%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

5° – 21°

39%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

1° – 13°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-4° – 5°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -1°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Southeastern Taurus

Arslantepe

Archaeological mound with ancient Bronze Age palaces

Archaeological Site 56.1 km

Severan Bridge

Roman-era bridge with extensive ancient stone arches

Archaeological Site 81.6 km

Karakuş Tumulus

Ancient funerary tumulus with monumental surmounting columns

Archaeological Site 83.0 km

Arsameia

Ancient Commagene site with royal rock reliefs

Archaeological Site 85.1 km

Mount Nemrut

Mountain summit crowned by colossal ancient stone statues

Mountain 90.6 km

Samosata

Ancient Mesopotamian city and former Commagene capital

Archaeological Site 95.8 km

Rumkale

Medieval fortress overlooking the Euphrates

Archaeological Site 105 km

Nevalı Çori

Neolithic archaeological site with early communal structures

Archaeological Site 108 km